# Darth Vader Cruisers The Empire Strikes Bike Presents Sci-Fi Transportation By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-05-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-empire-strikes-bike References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/the-empire-strikes-bike/102098/) & [starwars](http://starwars.com/vault/collecting/building_empire_strikes_bike/index.html) The Empire Strikes Bike is an ideal form of transportation for any Star Wars fanatic. Granted, it's not quite a hover craft, but it is blinged out in all your favorite Star Wars accessories. The Empire Strikes Bike comes with a [Hasbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2) AT-AT head, [Master Replicas FX lightsabers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego), and a chrome Vader head from a PEZ dispenser. This bike is the closest you will get to feeling like you are about to fight Luke Skywalker on your way to work. The lightsaber has even been reworked as a headlight to warn any oncoming traffic of your presence. With a bike like this, you will be ready to take on the world every time you grasp those Empire-themed handle bars. No need to use the force with this cruiser -- Darth Vader has you covered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Transportation:** Opportunities for creating customized transportation themed after popular sci-fi franchises. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunities for leveraging popular nostalgic properties to create unique and desirable products. - **Reimagined Accessories:** Opportunities for reimagining common accessories into new and creative products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Industry:** Opportunities for creating customized bicycles to cater to fans in various niche categories. - **Toy Industry:** Opportunities for leveraging nostalgic properties to create new and unique toys or toy accessories. - **Automotive Accessories Industry:** Opportunities for reimagining common automotive accessories into new and creative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-van.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akiraducati-superbike.md) - [Space-Grade Aluminum Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-odyssey.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Android-Equipped E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odysse-vader.md)